Senior Systems Engineer

San Jose  ‐ Onsite
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A San Jose healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead their growing team, on a contract to hire basis. You will be responsible for management and administration of the Corporate Information System, as well as the health, maintenance, and upgrade of all server systems and application platforms. Additionally, you will lead all future implementations of applications and systems. Your leadership skills, time management and communication abilities will be key in this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Microsoft Active Directory management
  • Manage and monitor daily backups of all critical systems and ensure disaster recovery objectives are always met
  • Coordinate with Helpdesk/Telecom Manager to resolve system problems, and act as Tier 3 support
  • Primary point of contact for issues that are escalated to vendors
  • Evaluate, test and install new software releases, system upgrades and patches, and conduct system migrations as necessary
  • Ensure software/hardware licensing compliance
  • Participate in a rotating 24/7 on call support schedule


NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Network equipment deployment including troubleshooting installation problems
  • Works with Helpdesk staff and contractors as applicable
  • Deals with 3rd party technical support issues


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BS in Computer Science/MIS or a related field or equivalent experience
  • 1-3 years of experience in technical project management and technical support in an enterprise environment
  • Citrix CertifiedEnterpriseEngineer
  • Microsoft MCSE or equivalent experience
  • VMware VCP or equivalent experience


REQUIREMENTS:
  • Excellent diagnostic, troubleshooting skills (identify, research and resolve technical problems)
  • Ability to communicate well with management, users and vendors, both orally and in writing.

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • In depth understanding, working knowledge, and experience in:Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop 6.0 and above, VMware vSphere/SRM 5.0 and above , McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator/Microsoft Forefront, Windows Server 2008R2/2012R2, Exchange , NetApp Snap Manager, and SAN Storage Systems (ISCSI/FC/FCoE)
  • Advanced knowledge of networking principals
  • Self-motivated with good organizational skills
  • Ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
  • Ability to travel out of the area on business (<=25% Travel).
  • Reliable transportation, valid state driver's license, good driving record, and auto insurance to meet PPMM standards.


OPTIONAL:
  • Work experience in a non-profit environment is a plus
Start date
08/2014
From
Real Staffing
Published at
02.08.2014
Project ID:
752035
Contract type
Freelance
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